When Tommy responds whilst Michael is playing with him, emotion starts to well up and Michael reveals that he is actually his dad.

This is witnessed by a furious Kat (Jessie Wallace) who insists that Alfie (Shane Richie) needs to be told what has happened.

Michael is full of remorse over his actions and goes and tells Alfie what he said. Michael explains to Alfie that although he didn't want to know Tommy before, now that Scarlett has been taken away, he can't have two of his children not knowing who he is.

Roxy tries to comfort a devastated Alfie, who sadly admits that he wanted to be the one to explain it to Tommy.

Later on, Alfie sits down with Tommy and does his best to explain that Michael is his real dad, leaving Alfie in tears.

EastEnders continues tonight at 7.30pm on BBC1.

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